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Joy Larkin is a co-founder of MomsToWork and she is really excited about the new MomsToWork Job Board. Follow @joy
The Things I Learned From Middle School
Middle School Sartorial Choice Summer vacation is in full swing, my daughter is away at camp (she hasn’t written home yet, so I must assume she’s having too much fun to write Mom) and her final report card arrived today. She did terrific, earning a place on the honor roll. Middle school (or as some [...]
Attention New Parents: New 2011 Crib Safety Regulations
If you’re a new parent or wish to reuse or to sell or give away a crib, keep reading. Tougher new crib regulations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) went into effect at the end of June 2011. These regulations make it illegal to sell or resell drop side and other types of dangerous [...]
New Food Allergy Study: Becoming Worse
As many parents know, food allergies are becoming more prevalent. For example, the study found that food allergies were more severe among boys than girls, among children 2 and younger, and among those with multiple food allergies. There were also findings in the study related to demographics. Source: CNN Follow Moms To Work on Twitter [...]
teenDailyStrength – a new site for teens
Last week, an online community for 13 to 19 year olds called teenDailyStrength launched. Founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz and the folks behind sharecare.com, the purpose of the site is to provide a safe outlet to find solutions to teen specific health and lifestyle challenges. The site is moderated and supported by a 24-hour a [...]
FDA announces new sunscreen regulations
This week the FDA announced new testing requirements for sunscreens. Products that pass the FDA’s test for protection against both ultraviolet A (UV-A) and ultraviolet B (UV-B) rays will be labeled as “broad spectrum.” Products that do not protect from both ultraviolet A and B will be required to have warning labels and products will [...]
EWG 2011 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
The Environmental Working Group has published their 2011 Shoppers’ Guide to Pesticides in Produce. In this handy guide, they helpfully show which produce should be purchased organic (Top 3: apples, celery and strawberries) and which you don’t (Top 3: onions, sweet corn, pineapple). The shoppers guide is also available in PDF format. Source: EWG Follow [...]
ChooseMyPlate.gov – New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Earlier this month, the US Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines for Americans. The new advice, released under the new ChooseMyPlate.gov program, changes the way that Americans think about diet and food. Gone is the longstanding Food Pyramid, instead the new focus is simpler dietary advice. The streamlined guidelines call for more fruits and [...]
Should parents be held responsible for their children’s performance in school?
This opinion piece by Catherine Durkin Robinson, the founder/president of National Coalition for Accountable Parenting says “Yes.” Source: The Washington Post Follow Moms To Work on Twitter @MomsToWork.
Working Mother’s 2011 Best Companies for Hourly Workers
photo credit: Seattle Municipal Archives We talk a lot about women and work here, and we’re very much aware that working mothers are in all sorts of job functions and positions – including hourly work. Hourly workers are what make up our economy and according to the US Department of Labor, the 20 most prevalent [...]
Product Recalls – Week of 6/10/2011
Product recalls for this week include American Girl Crafts bracelet kits, Kashi frozen pizza and Civia Loring bicycle carrier racks. Source: The Oregonian Follow Moms To Work on Twitter @MomsToWork.
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